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Larceny Small Batch vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Put Larceny Small Batch next to Jack Daniel’s Bonded and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Larceny Small Batch | Jack Daniel’s Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 92 proof (46% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$6 less | ~$30 – $38 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Larceny Small Batch
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Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Larceny Small Batch Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Larceny Small Batch 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
spice 2/4 spice: Larceny Small Batch 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Larceny Small Batch 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Larceny Small Batch 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Larceny Small Batch 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Larceny Small Batch: Heaven Hill's everyday wheater and the most affordable way into the style. Soft honey and butterscotch with almost no spice, and a texture that makes the low price hard to argue with.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Larceny Small Batch if you want an easy, sweet, genuinely inexpensive wheated bourbon at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Larceny Small Batch); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded).